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Bettina

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Pronounced beh-TEE-nuh /bɛˈtiː.nə/Medium

Meaning: An Italian and German diminutive of Elisabetta or Elisabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath' or 'God is abundance'. Long established in Europe as a name in its own right.Medium

In 30 seconds: A European classic: Bettina is the Italian and German pet form of Elizabeth (said 'beh-TEE-nuh').
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Origin HighItalian, German
MeaningAn Italian and German diminutive of Elisabetta or Elisabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath' or 'God is abundance'. Long established in Europe as a name in its own right.
U.S. rank (2024)#15621 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1965
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,471

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196519032024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bettina grew out of Elisabetta and Elisabeth, the great biblical name behind Betty, Elsa, Lisa and Isabel. In Italy and Germany it settled in as an independent given name, warm and settled and easy to love (said 'beh-TEE-nuh').

In the U.S. it is rare, with a vintage-European charm. Rare, warm, and classic.

Did you know? Bettina is Elizabeth in Italian and German dress — the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath', softened into something affectionate. It has stood as a full name in Europe for generations, which we note (said 'beh-TEE-nuh').
Overall data confidence 72%
References — Bettina — Italian/German diminutive of Elisabetta/Elisabeth (Hebrew Elisheva)

Variations

BetinaBettine

Nicknames

BettyTina

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If you like Bettina…

Betty— another short form of Elizabeth
Elise— a like European Elizabeth form
Martina— a similar -ina ending classic
Carlotta— a like warm Italian name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bettina mean?

Bettina is an Italian and German form of Elizabeth, Hebrew for 'my God is an oath'.

How do you pronounce Bettina?

It's said beh-TEE-nuh /bɛˈtiː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bettina a boy or girl name?

Bettina is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Bettina?

Bettina is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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